Get them while they're young: Astronomers catch exploding supernova early

Get them while they're young: Astronomers catch exploding supernova early 08/23/2017 09:51 AM EDT Thanks to a global network of telescopes, astronomers have caught the fleeting explosion of a Type Ia supernova in unprecedented detail. Because this type of supernova is commonly used as a cosmic yardstick, a better understanding of how they form could have implications for future dark energy measurements. Full story at https://uanews.arizona.edu/story/hunting-supernovae-get-them-while-theyre-young Source University of Arizona This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111